Bespoke Turkey organised a great sightseeing holiday for us. We loved Turkey and the hospitality shown when we visited Istanbul, Cappadocia and Pammukale.
The Lycian Way
Eastern Section itinerary
Here we have put together the highlights of the Eastern section of the route into one week’s hiking The Lycian Way. Enjoy the pretty mountain villages and coastal towns including: Adrasan, Cirali, Ulupinar, Tekirova & Beycik. Discover the ancient ruins at Olympos, the natural wonder of Chimera & climb the highest peak in the region, Mount Tahtali. There is also an optional boat trip on the rest day to explore the beautiful turquoise seas and surrounding islands.
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- Description: One weeks holiday hiking the Lycian Way the on the eastern section of the route providing an opportunity to experience more remote sections of the route with fantastic daily views, ancient ruins, pretty beaches & traditional Turkish hospitality.
- Walking Difficulty: Moderate to challenging, care needs to be taken on a few sections, notably climbing Mt Tahtali, we advise using a guide.
- Nights: 7
- Price: £515 B&B / £575 Dinner, B&B per person based on two people sharing a double or twin ensuite room. Single Supplement: £25 p.n.
- Includes: 7 night’s accommodation at our recommended Pensions and Hotels, all food (fresh Turkish cuisine): breakfasts and dinners. The official guidebook, our recommendation list and detailed itinerary, all people and daily luggage transfers.
- Excludes: Flights to and from Turkey
- Optional: Boat trip on day 5: £50 per person includes lunch.
- Airport Details: “Antalya” Airport is your destination, we provide 24-hour transfers from the airport to your first night accommodation, included in the price. Approx transfer time is 75 mins.
- Accom Type: Our personal selection of traditional Turkish Pensions (guesthouses) and small hotels. All rooms come with private/en-suite bathroom facilities.
- Notes: We have plenty of flexibility within our itineraries for guests who wish to do more or less hiking on the Lycian Way. Get in touch with us, we are here to help.
The Lycian Way Eastern Section Trip Schedule
Here is the schedule for our Lycian Way holiday. If you would like to discuss any changes then contact us here
Day 1
Arrive Antalya Airport
Private transfer to Adrasan, accommodation on Adrasan beach, (depending on arrival time) chance to explore the area, swim/relax evening meal at accommodation
Day 2
Morning transfer to Melanippe Beach
Walk from here to the lighthouse and beyond returning to Adrasan. The walking is mainly through sparse pine forest steady climbs to the lighthouse and beyond with fine coastal views of the islands close to shore.
Day 3
Walk from Adrasan to Cirali
Luggage transfers to Cirali. Today’s walking takes you over “Moses” Mountain (980mtrs), through very pretty, lightly wooded pine forest with magnificent views near the summit of surrounding mountains and valleys then descending through ancient woodland to the historic ancient ruins at Olympos and onto Cirali.
Hiking The Lycian Way Eastern Section Map
Day 4
Walk from Cirali to Yukari Beycik
Leaving Cirali you will make a climb to the Chimera (natural gas flames) on the mountainside onwards and upwards to pretty village of Ulupinar with its abundant trout streams and restaurants on finally to Yukari Beycik
Day 5
Rest day
Chance to relax on the lovely beach at Cirali, explore Olympos or take an optional gullet (wooden boat) trip to nearby islands.
Day 6
Today’s walk starts and ends with a transfer to and from Yukari Beycik
takes you over the pass of Mount Tahtali with magnificent views then returns the way you came back to Yukari Beycik. There is an option to climb the mountain as we can arrange a local guide – we do not recommend attempting to climb the mountain without one.
Day 7
Walk from Cirali to Tekirova
This long coastal route is much flatter and therefore easier walking than previous days with fine views of beaches ad deserted coves.
Day 8
Private transfer to Antalya Airport
Return home.